Why Run the World is interesting

Run The World peaked during COVID-era remote events with a16z and Founders Fund backing before EventMobi acquired and sunset the product in 2023.

Key facts

• Series A (May 2020): led by a16z with Founders Fund, Pear VC, GGV (Indexed.vc)
• Exit (Aug 2023): acquired by EventMobi; service shut down Sep 2023
• Source: https://indexed.vc/companies/run-the-world

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